Major Problems with 1997 Honda Civic Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 1997 Honda Civic
1997 Honda Civic
FRONTAL
Victims: 3
1997 Honda Civic
TIRES
Victims: 2
Mileage: 60000 miles
1997 Honda Civic
AIR BAGS
Victims: 2
Browse 1997 Honda Civic complaints by category
Problems with AIR BAGS, FRONTAL and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Honda Civic owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| AIR BAGS while exiting a parking lot in an accelerating right-hand turn vehicle went over a small curb and both air bags... |
62
~ 45714 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving at low speed driver struck the vehicle in front of her and may have been struck from behind. |
53
~ 13461 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL experienced repetitive power surges while accelerating in 1st and 2nd gears between 2400 and 4000 rpm.... |
22
~ 11636 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while traveling noticed air bag indicator light on at all times. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak... |
20
~ 61350 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission failed.... |
17
~ 25123 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i had this problem fixed twice in two years..at my expence(over $500)... |
17
~ 25329 miles |
| TIRES the air bag falsly deployed when the right front tire went flat causing the consumer to crash into a utility |
15
~ 17267 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER recall failure (99e-015) was the cause of vehicle accident prior to receiving notice. *mjs ... |
15
~ 7333 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL throttle cable sticks at low speeds - when pressed it "snaps lose" going to 1/2 throttle jerking car forward snapping... |
12
~ 8750 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM air bag sensor light came on and stayed on all day. took vehicle to dealership who informed consumer that there... |
9
~ 74008 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES firestone fr680 tires p185 65 r14 experienced tread wear. *slc... |
8
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE paint failure. *yc... |
8
~ 41625 miles |
| WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshield design problem.... |
7
|
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs system failed.... |
7
|
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the engine light came on and i took it to the shop to determine the cause. they told me that... |
6
~ 15000 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING apparent crankshaft/pulley bad. upon removing pulley bolt key and crankshaft found worn stripped and chewed up. also possible timing gear |
6
~ 18333 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM daytime running light module burned up. *ak... |
6
|
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the design/location of the ignition switch almost caused an accident the vehicle turned off while driving.... |
6
~ 14167 miles |
| DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC both front disc wheels have warped three times in 60 000 miles. my car has been primarily a commuter auto... |
5
|
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING timing belt failed.... |
5
~ 8000 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake rotors failed two time in 20 000 miles first repair at 9 000 miles rotors warped causing extreme vibration |
5
|
| INTERIOR LIGHTING when driving headlights and insturment panal get really bright and go back to normal like they flicker bright have changed |
4
~ 10000 miles |
| SIDEWALL > TIRES i was driving south on i95 at highway speed and tuned off at exit 74 went north at 35 miles... |
4
~ 49750 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE weather strip molding deformed.... |
4
|
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING windows have come off track noisy clutch brakes and engine. vehicle also has a rattling and buzzing sound when running.... |
4
|
| GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY a design flaw in rear window makes it impossible for the driver to see over the trunk of the vehicle |
4
|
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM sunvisor broke off. mjs... |
4
~ 15000 miles |
| ENGINE this is car 2. on the 10th of august i took the saturn in after i had placed the call... |
3
~ 57141 miles |
| POWER TRAIN this vehicle is a lemon -- defective throughout. major problem is a transmission that has failed twice -- once being... |
3
~ 91333 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the power window regulator failed early upon within warranty. it was repaired by warranty. my power sunroof / moonroof has... |
3
|
| FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer states that the driver side seat belt did not lock in place when they were rear ended. causing minor... |
3
~ 22690 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING igniter problem vehicle is issued emission warranty extension due to problem. yh... |
3
|
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT the driver of the vehicle had noticed that the output of the air conditioner had been diminishing over several weeks.... |
3
|
| SEAT BELTS consumer had an accident and the air bags didn't deploy.... |
3
~ 502 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING since oct '02 i have had my car in and out of the dealership due to the recall for emissions.... |
2
~ 14110 miles |
| EQUIPMENT i purchased an automatic 1997 honda civic ex from costa mesa honda in costa mesa ca on march 11 2000.... |
2
~ 49350 miles |
| ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when driving headlights and insturment panal get really bright and go back to normal like they flicker bright have changed |
2
|
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving pipes from catalytic converter fell off consumer states muffler now needs replaced. firestone tires size 14 dot number |
2
|
| SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS erratic operation of air bag depoyment when vehicle bumped a curve (hard enough to bend the front rim). passenger's side... |
2
~ 34035 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES passenger's side door cannot manually or by using the electronic door locks to be opened. consumer took vehicle to dealership |
2
~ 44000 miles |
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL each time i am stopped and the car is in drive the idle fluctuates rapidly between 0 and 1000 rpm. |
2
|
| FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed to stop car as it was coming to a halt rolling forward at about 2mph. brake pedal was... |
2
|
| FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was experiencing check engine light illumination dealer repaired wiring system however after repair the vehicle began to surge as... |
2
|
| ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS passenger side seat belt grabs / locks up without deceleration ( locks belt in position ). *yc... |
2
~ 12500 miles |
| HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood assembly failure. *ak... |
2
|
| CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL a vehicle speed control recall (nhtsa campaign id number : 99i002000) related to my vehicle is posted on the nhtsa... |
2
~ 58250 miles |
| RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt fails to retract. *ak... |
2
|
| WHEELS rear wheels are turned inward causing tires to wear out on inside. *ak... |
2
~ 502 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION front end noisy and shakes while driving 65 mph and up. also window fell out on driver's side and door |
2
|
| INTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY rear view mirror swivels excessively when flipped to reduce headlight glare. mirror needs to be readjusted while driving causing distraction.... |
2
|
| EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY poor visibility through the left rear view mirror.... |
2
|
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE right side of trunk leaks causing the owner to put everything in the back seat instead of the trunk. possible |
2
|
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i ordered driver side and passenger side valucraft ball joint (part number: vfa2084) from autozone.com for my car 1997 honda... |
1
|
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT i ordered driver side and passenger side valucraft ball joint (part number: vfa2084) from autozone.com for my car 1997 honda... |
1
|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine shutdown without warning while driving. *tr... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
| VALVE > TIRES i had a blowout at highway speeds due to a failed valve stem in my rear left tire. the tire |
1
|
| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the vtec-e on my 1997 honda civic hx is not engaging at the proper times which is not only an... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM date and mileage are approximate. this was my wife's car which i very seldom drove. not long after the car... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
| REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS two of the three back seat belts the center and the back driver's side have broken away from the buckle... |
1
~ 118250 miles |
| STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda civic. the failure mileage was 112000 and the current mileage was 113000. the vehicle... |
1
~ 112000 miles |
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the srs system in my honda civic ex 1997 went out when i had first purchased the used car in... |
1
~ 145000 miles |
| BEAD > TIRES on 10/2/2003 i purchased four dunlop g/t qualifier tires size p205/40r-16 from discount tire see invoice enclosed. on 9/27/2004 i... |
1
|
| ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY > AIR BAGS srs (airbag) light came on and stays on.his happened about 4 months ago during normal use. i need to get |
1
|
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states while pulling out of driveway the vehicle suddenly accelerated and collided into a tree. consumer also stated the |
1
|
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN consumer states that gas pedal sometimes sticks when compressed. consumer feels unsafe. please provide any further information. *mr... |
1
|
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving the consumer applied the brakes and they hesitated to stop which resulted in a front collision. the vehicle |
1
~ 68000 miles |
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING consumer was in an accident and airbags didnot deploy. another vehicle cut in front and consumer lost control. vehicle hit |
1
|
| RIM > WHEELS i purchased an automobile from equitable car sales approx 2 years ago "as is". recently i took my vehicle in... |
1
~ 124000 miles |
| LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES vehicle would not start in november of 2000. dealership tested battery to see if this was cause. mechanic replaced battery... |
1
|
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING for last 1-1/2 years (at mileage about 30000) steering wheel bcomes tight and gives click noise only when codl temp... |
1
|
| BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS front passenger's seat belt buckle would not stay latched leaving occupant without any restraint if involved in a vehicle crash. |
1
|
| REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY 1) front brake discs warped after only 34 000 miles. shuddering felt upon braking. careful driver did not abuse brakes... |
1
|
| CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 1) front brake discs warped after only 34 000 miles. shuddering felt upon braking. careful driver did not abuse brakes... |
1
|
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after highway driving 2.5 hours smoke appeared from under hood and car misfired repeatedly. air conditioner system non-functional hall honda... |
1
|
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN srs control unit failed. *slc... |
1
|
| BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE fender liner replaced 8 months ago due to accident. while traveling on highway part of fender liner came apart and... |
1
|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights have not and will not operate on low beams. only on highbeams and even after factory replacement. blinkers do... |
1
~ 7500 miles |
| STRUCTURE engine light has come on at least six times since ownership. *mjs ... |
1
|
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE gas tank is leaking causing fumes which results in discomfort to passengers in vehicle. *ak... |
1
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE manufacturer should recall cars with similar problems.improve loyalty... |
1
|
| VACUUM > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer's wife was driving vehicle on the highway when she applied the brakes and heard a thumping noise and there... |
1
|
| REAR > SUSPENSION after right front is raised a noise eminates from left/rear quarter as if it's popping back into place due to |
1
|
| SEATS the design and contruction details of seats have and are causing trauma to lower back and hip of driver and |
1
|
| WEBBING > FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer's passenger's side seat belt does not accomodate her size. the driver side belts fit her just fine. when she... |
1
|
| LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS both front brake rotors warp and continually need replacing.... |
1
|
| ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR both front brake rotors warp and continually need replacing.... |
1
|
| SUSPENSION the bolt in the rear suspension was cross threaded and completely loose it came out of the suspension. the bolt |
1
|
| FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE consumer states when taking the gas cap came off the fuel tank flames were coming out the tank around the |
1
|
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE timing belt failed.... |
1
|
| STEERING e-mail-[xxx].//.**[xxx]** information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia) 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).... |
1
~ 1003 miles |
| IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES honda guilty of breach of warranty and ignoring recall issue. paint repair done 4 times including 1 out of pocket... |
1
|
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle was accidentially shut off due to design of ignition key system easily engaged without knowledge.... |
1
|
| INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM scott honda mailed a post card to my home in feb 2ooo for car recall. upon calling hoinda the lease... |
1
|
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn button placement design is poor due to delay in locating button two accidents occurred.... |
1
|
| SHAFT SECTOR > GEAR BOX > STEERING random occurrences of car suddenly beginning to shake as the car is being driven. typically occurs on highway going speeds... |
1
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